Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Faculty members recently filed notice off intent to strike.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Agricultural chemical company Syngenta will pay cities and towns across the Midwest 105 million dollars for contaminating water supplies with the herbicide atrazine.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Deal reached after nine-hour negotiation session avoids first strike in union's 50 years.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Faculty members at Spoon River College have filed a ten-day intent to strike notice with the school.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The Fort Madison School District is deciding what to do with an old school building.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Illini West High School District will ask voters again for a new high school.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Lee County's elected leaders could get a big pay raise July 1.

Monday, October 15, 2012  If you use the area around Keokuk High School, you know how dangerous it can be in regards to parking.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Keokuk's code revision committee met Thursday night to discuss Bacon. Yes, Bacon ... the potbellied pig.

Monday, September 10, 2012  One family says it didn't know pot-belly pigs were prohibited in Keokuk until a neighbor complained about their five-year-old's birthday present.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Beardstown voters will decide whether to allow the city to negotiate cheaper electricity rates.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Monday's plea deal saw all of the sexual charges dropped against the long-time coach.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Update: A plea deal may come Monday for the former Macomb Basketball Coach accused of having an indecent relationship with a student.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 

Thursday, April 12, 2012  The former Macomb High School coach charged with aggravated sex abuse of a student, now faces more charges.